[Amended 9-3-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-12]
The applicant shall submit to the appropriate Board Secretary the specified number of copies of the following items:
A. 
Eighteen copies of the completed application for development form, development plans and other documents related to the application.
B. 
Six copies of the applicable completed application checklist.
C. 
Six copies of any requests for waivers.
D. 
A check payable to the Borough of Metuchen for the appropriate application fee.
[Amended 2-18-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-05]
Upon submission of an application for development in compliance with § 110-8, the Secretary shall forward one copy of all submitted items to the Zoning Officer, who shall act as the duly constituted Administrative Officer in reviewing the application for compliance and completeness with respect to the submission requirements set forth in this article. In determining the completeness of an application, the Zoning Officer may refer such application to the Board Attorney, Borough Planner, Borough Engineer, the Development Review Committee or any other Borough official or agency for advice on legal or technical matters relating to any aspect of the application; provided, however, that said referral shall not extend the period of time within which the Zoning Officer is to conclude his or her review of the completeness of the submission. After reviewing the application, the Zoning Officer shall take action as follows:
A. 
If the application is found to be complete, the Zoning Officer shall notify the applicant, in writing, within 45 days of the date of submission of such application and shall also assign a tentative hearing date for a Board meeting.
B. 
If the application is found to be incomplete, the Zoning Officer shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the deficiencies within 45 days of the date of submission of such application, or it shall be deemed to be properly submitted after such time.
C. 
If a request for waivers is submitted by the applicant, the Zoning Officer shall forward the application to the Board, if necessary, pursuant to § 110-24 in order for the Board to make a final determination on completeness within 45 days of the date of submission of such application, or it shall be deemed to be properly submitted after such time. Failure of the Board to make such determination on completeness within the above specified time period shall not preclude the Board from requesting additional information during the course of hearings on the review of the application, including such items for which waivers have been requested by the applicant.
An application for development addressed to the original jurisdiction of the Zoning Board of Adjustment may be submitted directly to the Secretary of the Board without referral to the Zoning Officer for administrative review, pursuant to § 110-9 above. Such application for development shall be in compliance with § 110-8 above and shall be submitted at least 45 days prior to the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Board at which the applicant is requesting to be heard. In such cases, the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have the powers of administrative review, pursuant to § 110-9 above, including the rights to determine completeness and to set agendas for meetings and hearing dates for regular or special meetings.
[Amended 2-18-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-05]
An applicant is encouraged, but not required, to submit an informal application and/or concept plan to the Development Review Committee for informal review prior to filing a formal application for development.